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THE ex-wife of rugby star Danny Cipriani has revealed she was sexually assaulted by two men when she was just 12.

Victoria Rose has spoken out about her devastating experience and explained why she believes the justice system must be fair to everyone.

She said she believed Russell Brand’s sentence was too long, but insisted her comments are not about defending the comedian, but about the dangers of a potential miscarriage of justice.

In a passionate statement shared on her Instagram account, Victoria revealed that she knows first-hand what it feels like to be failed by the legal system, despite what she says was CCTV footage capturing the assault.

She said: “When I was 12 years old, I was assaulted by two men. There was actual CCTV footage of the assault.

“The case went to court, and both men were acquitted.

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“So believe me, I know firsthand what it’s like to be failed by the justice system, even when there is factual, recorded evidence of what happened.

“So please don’t mistake my opinion for a lack of understanding or compassion for victims. I’ve been one.”

Victoria went on to explain that her concerns about the Brand case centre on the difficulties of testing evidence many years after alleged incidents took place.

She questioned how investigators could expect to piece together events from nearly two decades ago, arguing that memories fade and defendants can face enormous difficulties defending themselves after so much time has passed.

In a strongly worded post, she pointed to the scale of the police investigation, claiming officers interviewed more than 100 witnesses, took over 400 statements and examined more than 1,400 documents.

She questioned why similar resources were not available to ordinary people reporting more recent crimes.

Victoria stressed: “I’m NOT saying he’s innocent. I’m NOT saying these women are lying.

“I’m saying someone’s freedom shouldn’t rest this heavily on what people remember from two decades ago.”

She also sparked debate by sharing a deeply personal reflection on sexual regret, admitting there were experiences in her own past that she now looks back on differently.

She said: “There are things I’ve done sexually that I look back on and think, FLIPPPPPP, I wish I hadn’t. I said yes, I went along with it, and I regret it now.

“That doesn’t give me the right to turn a consensual experience into a crime. I own my choices. REGRET ISN’T ASSAULT.”

Victoria argued that men who have had what she described as wild or questionable nights in their past could be left worrying about how they might defend themselves against allegations made many years later.

She even suggested the country should consider introducing a 12-month reporting limit for sexual offences – a controversial proposal likely to provoke fierce debate.

She said: “This isn’t about defending Russell Brand. It’s about wanting a system that works for everyone, where nobody loses their freedom without the evidence – REAL EVIDENCE – being properly tested.”

Returning to her own traumatic experience, Victoria insisted she had every right to question how the justice system assesses evidence.

She added: “I’m questioning how our justice system operates, how evidence is assessed and how it can arrive at such vastly different outcomes.

“Because I’ve personally experienced a system where even video evidence wasn’t enough to secure a conviction.

“I think I’ve earned the right to question that.”

Concluding her statement, Victoria said she hoped Brand would receive a fair appeal, adding: “What the f** is this world coming to?”

AN ex-con at the jail where rapist Russell Brand is being held has warned the fallen star needs to “keep his head down” as he is a “marked man”.

The former HMP Wandsworth inmate said Brand, 51, “needed to survive” until he moves to a new prison, following his sentencing.

It comes after the disgraced actor was jailed for 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault today.

An ex HMP Wandsworth lag, who was released last year, said Brand is now a “dead man walking” in Wandsworth.

He said: “If Brand stays in Wandsworth, he’s in real trouble – a dead man walking.

“He won’t be there permanently but needs to survive until he’s got his permanent move.

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“Wandsworth is violent, corrupt, dirty and noisy. He will be so far out of his comfort zone.

“When I was there staff paid prisoners to attack other inmates and violence would break out over the smallest thing.

“Brand will be a marked man while he is there and – if he is to stay safe – needs to move quickly.”

Brand has received visits by a prison chaplain while behind bars.

The pair prayed with each other as the fiend started his years-long stretch in jail.

Terrified Brand met the minister at his cell door after he was held following his dramatic rape and sexual assault conviction on Thursday.

Brand – who was strip-searched and scanned on arrival at the violence-plagued jail – was yesterday being kept apart from other cons and assessed by officers.

We can reveal that prison bosses have carried out a Cell-Sharing Risk Assessment (CSRA) on Brand – and have opted to house him on his own amid safety fears.

They have also opened up a care in custody document on former comic and TV star Brand, meaning they have to check him regularly and keep records on his mood.

Officers are understood to have blocked Brand from mixing with other cons to keep him safe from violence and extortion at the prison which has been hit by scandals and the 2023 escape of inmate Daniel Khalife.

Shamed tennis idol Boris Becker was held at the Category B nick for several weeks after he was jailed for hiding assets in 2022 – and described it as “really dirty and extremely dangerous”.

As former Hollywood star Brand took in his new surroundings, he was given an in-depth medical which saw his weight, BMI and blood pressure recorded.

Healthcare professionals also quizzed Brand – said in court to have had a ‘goal’ of bedding 5,000 women – about allergies, drug use and medication – and about his sexual history.

And he was given his visit applications, and allowed to list five people he wants to come to see him, plus 10 he wants to speak to on the phone.

Sources said his wife Laura, 39, and the couple’s three children would be allowed to visit – but that would happen when he moves to a new jail.

All visitors and callers have to undergo vetting and security checks, with each phone number he can call also assigned a PIN.

Brand was also handed a menu sheet where he can pick meals including lasagne, curries, shepherd’s pie and baguettes.

He was offered a cooked breakfast of bacon, sausages and hash browns and a Sunday roast style meal over the weekend.

Brand was placed on a “standard” jail regime which means the star – said to have a net worth of £15 million – will be given £19.80 to spend in the canteen plus be allowed a Freeview TV and DVD player plus phonecalls.

Speaking about his time in Wandsworth so far, a source said: “Brand’s first day in jail was a real shock to his system and a wake-up call.

“He looked shaken and was quiet. A horrible, noisy and dirty jail like Wandsworth is a world away from his previous glamorous, Hollywood lifestyle.

“Brand has been put in a cell and is being kept away from other inmates because he is in real danger due to his offence, his wealth and who he is.

“Some of the officers and inmates will be excited to have a celebrity in there – but a lot of the cons would want to do him some damage.

“The chaplain went to see him at his cell door as Brand is not allowed to go very far.

“And apparently they chatted and prayed together after the minister asked Brand about his wellbeing.

“Brand is openly Christian and tried to be a bit of a preacher – but that puts him in danger, especially in a London jail.

“There are a lot of extremist Muslim inmates at Wandsworth.

“And he is not just in danger from them.

“He is at risk of being attacked because of his offences, and because he is famous and flamboyant which can provoke jealousy.

“Brand is also really rich, which puts him in danger of extortion and blackmail.

“So he will not be allowed to mix while he is in Wandsworth, and it will be safer for him  – and they will want to ship him out as soon as possible after he’s sentenced.

“While he is there he will be able to watch TV, make phonecalls and buy treats like cans of pop and chocolate from the canteen.

“He will find the prison food pretty awful and have to supplement it by buying stuff.

“And the officers will not be happy about having to record everything about him on the care in custody document as it makes a lot of work for them.”

Brand – found guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults – was jailed for 10 years and six months at Southwark Crown Court today.

Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand was a dangerous “sexual predator” who showed “staggering arrogance” and “contempt” for women.

The judge told Brand: “About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous.

“You were clever – and in many people’s eyes, funny and charismatic.

“You had also become a sexual predator.”

He added that the comic had told a “series of lies” about the women he abused.

The predator showed no emotion while being sentenced but later mouthed “I love you” and “we will be OK” to his wife Laura Gallacher when being led away to the cells.

Gallacher became visibly upset as Brand was jailed and held back tears as she left Southwark Crown Court.

A prison van thought to be containing the disgraced star was targeted by members of the public as it drove away from the court.

The bystanders started banging on the side of the vehicle, with one man shouting: “Not so funny now Russell.”

After the jury delivered their guilty verdicts, Mr Justice Bennathan told him: “You’ve been convicted of a number of offences including rape.

“The consequence of that is inevitably a significant custodial term.”

Brand was convicted of raping a 21-year-old fan at his Hampstead home after they met at his stand-up show in 2009.

He also sexually assaulted a Channel 4 worker in 2009 and “sloppily” kissed a Capital Radio worker without her consent.

And the beast groped an MTV employee at a party in Soho in 2004.

His crimes had a devastating impact on his victims.

One of them, who was attacked by him at a radio station in 2005, said: “Russell Brand has managed to move on and even forget that he sexually assaulted me violently in a very public place and in front of people.”

Another of his victims said the attack on her forced her to take time off work and move back in with her parents.

She added: “I hope the court can understand the large and overarching impact this has had on me, and continues to have on me to this day.”

Brand was taken the seven miles to HMP Wandsworth after leaving court in a Serco prison van at 4.30pm on Thursday.

But he is only likely to be held there for around a week, with justice chiefs yesterday holding high-level talks on where the sexual predator should serve the rest of his time.

Prisons under consideration are Stafford, Usk in South Wales and Channings Wood, Dorset – where pop paedophile Gary Glitter, 81, is held.

Brand would be expected to serve two-thirds of his sentence under government rules but will only have time knocked off if he completes sex offender therapy.

Brand will have to finish courses for sex offenders. They include ones called ‘Building Choices’ – a cognitive-behavioural programme – and a  ‘Thinking Skills’ programme aimed at making culprits question their own behaviour.

Our source explained: “Brand will be moved fairly quickly – probably within days of sentencing – because of who he is.

“The problem they have is that prison governors won’t want him and won’t want the spotlight on their jail.

“But they will have to find a place for him and safety will be on their minds.

“They do not want another Ian Watkins situation on their hands.

“So Brand will probably be moved to a specialist sex offender jail outside London.

“It will be a lot safer for him to be mixing with other middle-aged sex offenders than gangsters and killers.

“A location like that will be more suitable for Laura and their kids to visit if they want to as well.

“And if he wants even a day knocked off his tariff he will have to show remorse and complete the courses.

“Brand’s prison life will still be incredibly grim – but being in a softer jail will work in his favour.”

Paedophile former Lostprophets singer Watkins, 48, was killed in an attack at Category A Wakefield Prison in October, 2025.

A Prison Service spokesperson said they could not comment.

KHLOE Kardashian has shown off her famous curves as she posed up a storm in a skin-tight bronze mini dress.

The 42-year-old put on a leggy display as she turned around to flaunt her bum in the tiny ensemble.

Khloe looked sizzling hot in the snaps she uploaded to Instagram with her brunette locks pulled up into ponytail.

The mum-of-two surely turned heads in the stunning dress that perfectly accentuated her enviably toned physique.

Khloe teamed the outfit with chunky gold cross earrings and a pair of sky-high nude heels.

These sensational pictures come after a bombshell revelation was made about her ex-husband Lamar Odom.

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During this weeks new episode of The Kardashians, Khloe and her mum Kris Jenner, recalled a wild night years ago when Lamar was at the height of his debilitating drug addiction.

They told how they received secret intel about where Lamar was hunkering down for night and decided to track him down.

Kris admitted: “We were going to extract him from the situation because he was being held hostage by these hookers.”

The mum and daughter duo revealed Khloe’s security burst into his hotel room to find Lamar engaging in a group sex act with “20 people.”

Khloe begged everyone to leave the room while Kris confiscated any drugs she found and threw them into the bin.

Lamar and Khloe tied the knot in 2009 and the pair finalised their divorce in 2016.

She supported him through his addiction issues and even put their legal separation on hold to help him recover from a near-fatal drug overdose in 2015.

Lamar suffered six heart attacks and 12 strokes in 2015 and was in a coma for three days, later requiring months of rehabilitation.

Khloe has since “sworn off men” and has confessed she is happy single.

In previous episodes of the show, Khloe has expressed that if she was to settle down again she would like “a man of god” who is “successful in his own right.”

ABBEY Clancy and Peter Crouch have shown off the renovations at their new house as they revealed the project’s strain on their marriage.

The couple, who co-present The Therapy Crouch podcast, regularly delve into the ups and downs of married life.

The pair sold their Surrey home and temporarily moved to their house in Portugal while looking for their new home in the UK.

However they admitted during this week’s episode of their podcast, that the undertaking has caused tension in their marriage.

The makeover has been hit by frustrating delays as their builder waits for materials — and Abbey revealed Peter accused her of throwing a ‘hissy fit’ over the delays.

Abbey said: “You just got a bit p****d off at me then when you thought I was throwing a hissy fit for it not being done.

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Peter replied: “No, I wasn’t really, babe. I could see you were upset.”

“No, no, you left me. You walked out,” argued Abbey.

Peter said: “No, because you I could see you know when things stressed you out sometimes you you it creeps into every how you speak to people I think and it was creeping in so I left, because you were angry about the situation you I could see you potentially taking out on me.”

Abbey also said she was “brokenhearted” that the family won’t be in their new home for Christmas due to the setbacks but that mice had already moved in.

She exclaimed: “I don’t want a mouse in my house and also they’re in there and not me! I have house envy of these mice.”

However, the couple are delighted with their new home and explained it just “feels like home, even though it’s still a building site.”

Peter explained: “I’m blown away every time I go there, I just think Oh My God it will be beautiful and we’re very blessed.”

Abbey has posted a sneak preview of the renovations being done on her Instagram.

It includes a luxurious master bedroom which is neutrally toned and features huge sash windows.

The ensuite has a fireplace and a marble floor installed and looks out onto a huge landscaped garden at the back of the house.

The renovation project will feature heavily in their new documentary called The Crouches which is set to feature on Prime Video.

The couple will also be seen navigating birthdays, weddings and their kids beginning to fly the nest.

The couple have said it will be a “warts and all” look at their lives and will contain moments they may “regret letting the cameras see.”

VICKY Pattison left jaws on the floor as she showed off her stunning figure in a monochrome bikini this weekend.

The 38-year-old looked sensational in snaps she shared from a romantic spa break with her husband Ercan Ramadan.

Vicky and Ercan kicked back and relaxed at Serenity Spa, just outside of Newcastle.

In true Vicky style, she soaked up the rays of the autumn sun as she posed up perched on the edge of the spa hot tub.

Bare-faced Vicky looked gorgeous in the purple patterned two-piece, which accentuated her toned physique.

The brunette beauty told fans she’s on a mission to convince Ercan to one day move back to her home city of Newcastle.

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She wrote in the caption of her post on Instagram: “Newcastle Diaries… I’ve been down in London for about 12 years now.. and whereas I love this little life we’ve created here, the friends I’ve made, my wonderful job, Erc’s lush family… 

“I miss my home town so much! I don’t know if it’s because we’re trying to grow our family..

“And the thought of not having my mam and sister close by as a first time mam is daunting or if it’s just because I’m genuinely a bit homesick.”

“We filmed escape to the country in the summer… (no spoilers I promise.. but it was fab! And it’s out at Christmas!!) anyway, since then I’ve been on a mission to make Ercan fall in love with the north east,” continued Vicky.

“So last weekend I tried to show him so much of our gorgeous region… spent a day at @serenityspa.seahamhall.

” A day eating everything in sight at @stacknewcastle and generally just showed him that there’s so much more to my wonderful little pocket of the country than @greggs_official (not that I don’t LOVE a pasty mind).

“Operation make Ercan fall in love with the toon is a go.”

This comes after Vicky admitted to feeling “lost” without a baby at 38.

Vicky, who rose to fame after appearing on Geordie Shore,  revealed that she didn’t think she’d be this age “without a baby or a family.”

Speaking on the BBC’s Sort Your Life Out Unpacked podcast, Vicky confessed: “It’s just the way the cookie crumbles and how life sometimes like presents you with different things and different opportunities and stuff.

“And I’ve never really felt ready until now.

“It’s wild but like something just clicks, and the minute you feel ready it’s like you need a baby straight away.” 

BROOKLYN Beckham stripped off to just a towel as he shared a shirtless photo from his luxury LA home.

The eldest of the Beckham boys, 27, is trying to do all he can to distract fans from mocking him about his “awkward” Halloween snaps with wife Nicola, 31, and their friend Damian Hurley, 24.

So, in a bid to get his followers talking about something else, Brooklyn shared a sultry black and white shot of himself stood by his pool.

Showing off his muscular back, Brooklyn could be seen wearing just a towel as he looked out over the impressive grounds of the home he shares with wife Nicola.

The shirtless picture comes just days after the aspiring chef was ridiculed over some photos that were posted of himself, Nicola and Liz Hurley’s son Damian.

In the snaps, the unlikely trio were seen dressed up for Halloween – with Brooklyn as Superman and his wife in a Catwoman costume.

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While actor Damian wore an all-leather black outfit unzipped to the waist.

The threesome were all at the same celebrity bash in LA, and Brooklyn shared a series of snaps from the party which also included a pic of Damian with his arm around Nicola.

But just hours after posting it, Brooklyn deleted the photo of Damian and Nicola from his grid after he was inundated with comments mocking him.

One wrote: “This photo is awkward as f***.

“That girl is leaning more towards the other guy than to her own husband.

“Body language proves how she’s not that into her husband at all! What a shame.”

A second pointed out: “Omg he deleted the photo with Damian. Brooklyn, what are you even doing bro. You’re a Beckham.”

“I thought Superman was third wheeling,” wrote another referring to Brooklyn.

RHIAN Sugden looked red hot in a plunging bodysuit as fans branded her ‘so gorgeous’.

The model, 40, almost burst out of her lingerie as she posed up a storm in front of the camera.

Rhian left little to the imagination in the red polka dot mesh one-piece with a frill edge.

The star opted for a glam face of make-up and loose curls.

Rhian shared the stunning picture on her Instagram and fans rushed to the comments section to share the love.

One said: “Gorgeous as always.”

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Another wrote: “Stunning.”

“Wow,” a third simply added.

A fourth commented: “I think red may be your colour.”

A fifth said: “Unbelievable.”

It comes just days after Rhian went wild in a VERY daring leopard print corset and thigh high PVC boots.

The former glamour model, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday, looked incredible in the sizzling clothes.

She took to social media and shared the snap on Instagram, with the caption: “Happy Hour.”

THE Pussycat Dolls are in advanced talks to headline their first ever British festival.

Insiders said Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt had been approached to perform at Mighty Hoopla next summer.

It comes off the back of their PCD Forever tour, which ended last night with a huge show in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A source said: “Hoopla bosses have approached The Pussycat Dolls about headlining Hoopla and talks are ongoing.

“Everyone is hopeful they can make the deal work as it would be huge to have them performing.

“Their comeback tour went down a storm in the UK and the festival bosses would love to have them come back to play again.

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“It would be the first time the group will have headlined a festival stage too so it would be a massive coup for Hoopla if they can pull it off.

“As ever, there are always so many moving parts when festivals are booking major acts but everyone is hoping The Pussycat Dolls will agree.”

Nicole, 48, Ashley, 45, and Kimberly, 44, finished up their run of seven UK shows at London’s O2 Arena on October 13.

The Sun first revealed the group were reuniting for a tour back in February.

It came 21 years after they first burst onto the music scene with their hit single Don’t Cha.

They had a subsequent seven Top Ten tunes including Stickwitu, Beep, Buttons, When I Grow Up and Jai Ho, followed by another Top 40 hit with React in 2019.

Mighty Hoopla is taking place at London’s Brockwell Park across June 5 and 6 next year.

Lily Allen and Scissor Sisters headlined this summer’s event, with acts including Cheryl Tweedy, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Jade and Nelly Furtado all performing previously.

JOHN Leeson – best known for voicing the beloved robodog K9 in Dr Who – has died aged 83.

The actor, born John Ducker, passed away after a “summer of illness” his family revealed earlier today.

Leeson was the iconic voice behind the metal dog K9 as well as working on TV shows including Dad’s Army, Sorry!, Crown Court and Longitude.

Earlier this year he reunited with Dr Who co-star Tom Baker to starr as Doctor Watson alongside Baker as Sherlock Holmes in the audio drama Sir Sherlock: The Red Letter Day.

Sharing news of his father’s death to Facebook, Guy Ducker said: “I regret to announce the death of my father, John Ducker, a.k.a. John Leeson, at 3:03pm today after a summer of illness. The end was peaceful.”

Guy added a William Shakespeare quote saying: “Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

Tributes for the actor have poured in from co-stars, colleagues and fans.

Dr Who writer Russell T Davies said it was “impossible to imagine anyone else” in the role of K9 and praised John as “a fine, fine actor”.

Reminiscing on his performance as the beloved robodog, he added: “What a character: a posh dog, uppity, haughty, wry, but somehow innocent too, and so funny. ‘Maximum defence mode!’ God he was good.”

He ended his heartwarming tribute writing: “A true gent, and a great loss. Good night, sir. Affirmative!”

John played the role of K9 for the majority of the show’s run over six decades – starting in the 1977 episode ‘The Invisible Enemy’.

He has been remembered as “the voice, heart and soul of K9” and a “firm favourite of countless fans”.

“John was a stalwart of the Dr Who universe and is going to be much missed, particularly since literally millions of us can’t think of or hear the word ‘Affirmative’ without hearing it in K9’s voice” said one fan under Russell Davies’ post.

“Such an important part of Doctor Who. Such a sad loss”, added another.

“So soon after sir Patrick Stewart. Terrible time for sci-fi fans.”

One wrote: “Such sad news. John was a true icon. invested K9 with so much charm, character and nobility – he was absolutely integral to K9’s appeal.”

Leeson reprised the role in several Dr Who audio dramas and spin-off series, including CBBC’s The Sarah Jane Adventures, before returning to the original programme after its revival.

His other credits include The Bill, Vanity Fair, Doctors and Blake’s 7, and he was also regularly heard as a continuity announcer on Channel 4.

He also portrayed the original Bungle the Bear in the children’s TV series Rainbow.

TO say this Hollywood star looked unrecognisable would be an understatement after she transformed into a giant severed hand for her annual Halloween bash.

The supermodel, famed for her bizarre costumes, disappeared inside the grotesque creation, with only her eyes and mouth giving the game away.

As usual, Heidi Klum pulled out all the stops dressing up as an enormous severed hand featuring glossy red nails, rings and an ultra realistic mangled wrist.

The 53-year-old’s face peered through a gruesome opening in the back of the hand, with streams of fake blood running down the prosthetic skin.

Two of the giant fingers housed her legs, which allowed the Project Runway host to walk in the crazy creation.

The elaborate outfit was a supersized replica of her own left hand, complete with recreations of her engagement and wedding rings.

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It even featured her tattoo of husband Tom Kaulitz’s name.

The musician was unable to join the festivities because he was on tour, but was was still represented in her costume.

Heidi spent around five to six hours getting into the creation and admitted carrying the enormous outfit was a challenge.

She said: “Hands down, the hardest thing is carrying it. It’s quite heavy.”

The Halloween queen unveiled the grisly look as she celebrated 25 years of her iconic celebrity parties.

This year’s bash took place at Cathédrale at New York’s Moxy East Village on Saturday night.

Famous guests included Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall, NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, Twin Peaks actor Kyle MacLachlan, Taylor Momsen, Paris Jackson and rapper Ice-T.

But while her latest transformation might take some beating, Heidi has plenty of experience making herself impossible to recognise.

Last year, she turned herself into a terrifying Medusa, with snakes crowning her head and green scales covering her body.

Tom joined her as a soldier who had been turned to stone.

In 2024, the couple opted for an extraterrestrial transformation, arriving as elaborate versions of E.T.

Perhaps her most famously bonkers outfit came in 2022, when she arrived as a giant worm.

Completely encased in the ridged costume, Heidi appeared on the end of a fishing line in a look that became a viral sensation.

Her previous Halloween creations have also included Jessica Rabbit, Princess Fiona from Shrek and a skinless human body.

STACEY Solomon has stripped naked in a hot tub as Pretty Woman and Liz Hurley has showed off her insane figure as Poison Ivy this weekend.

When it comes to Halloween, showbiz stars don’t settle for a pointy hat and a splash of green make-up to celebrate the spooky season.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash kept their celebrations at home as they recreated a scene from the film Pretty Woman.

Taking to social media, Stacey captioned the images: “Happy Halloween. Love from The Temu Version of Pretty Woman.

“I’ll be honest as soon as I saw this bathroom I wanted to recreate this scene. The kids wanted to be skeletons & witches this year so it was our perfect opportunity for a couples costume,

“Sorry about the copy and paste fake bubbles I had to add in but fun fact, this bath has no water so here we are. Happy Halloween! Hope you have the best day! P.S we are clothed under the bubbles.”

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The cute snaps showed Stacey’s marble bathroom in her new home, with her bathtub overflowing in a cloud of bubbles.

Stacey rocked curly hair as she lounged in the bath wearing bright orange headphones connected to a yellow retro cassette player perched on the tub’s edge.

Joe was also seen in a grey wig as he planted a kiss on his wife’s cheek while they relaxed under the bubbles.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth Hurley also shared a stunning snap to her socials which she captioned: “Poison Ivy and Batman, Happy Halloween.”

In the image, Liz looked stunning as she showed off her gorgeous figure in a tiny bikini made out of green leaves.

Her husband Billy Ray Cyrus looked fabuous standing beside her as Batman.

Meanwhile, Myleene Klass looked unrecognisable in her Halloween outfit as Edward Scissorhands from Tim Burton’s 1990 film.

While, Holly Willoughby shared a snap of herself dressed as a scary looking pilgrim which she captioned: “Tis the season of the Witch… Happy Halloween everyone.”

However, one of TV’s most glamorous women looked totally different after transforming into Sir Mo Farah for Halloween.

Maya Jama pulled out all the stops to become the sporting legend, donning a bald cap, fake eyebrows and beard, and a Team GB running kit.

SIR Patrick Stewart secretly battled Alzheimer’s and dementia before his death aged 86.

The acting legend, best known for starring in X-Men and Star Trek, sadly passed away at his home in Los Angeles, it was revealed.

The exact timeline of his diagnosis was kept private and his secret health battle has left fans around the world devastated.

His family and spokesperson described his experience with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia as a “brief and poignant journey” and a “brief battle” before his passing.

Sir Patrick died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

He was said to be “in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny”.

A post on the actor’s Instagram account added: “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all.

“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.

“A son of Mirfield in the West Riding of Yorkshire, he travelled from the Royal Shakespeare Company to an equally acclaimed career spanning six decades on Broadway, the silver screen and television.”

Earlier in his career, Stewart portrayed a retired intelligence agent suffering from early-stage Alzheimer’s in the 1998 independent thriller Safe House.

In his last post on Instagram around six months ago, he appeared to have a raspy voice.

Sir Patrick’s illustrious career on stage and screen spanned over 60 years.

He received numerous accolades including two Olivier Awards and a Grammy Award and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama in 2010.

Paying tribute, Marvel Studios posted on X: “Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X- Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday.

“He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman.

“Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.”

Born in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, in 1940, his early years were defined by working-class hardship.

A young Patrick secured a grant to attend the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before joining the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966.

For decades, he was a respected but largely unheralded stage actor, mastering the works of the Bard and establishing himself as a formidable theatrical talent in the UK.

Sir Patrick’s career trajectory shifted dramatically in 1987 when he was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”.

Initially sceptical about the show’s prospects, Stewart famously admitted he refused to unpack his bags for weeks, fully expecting the American sci-fi venture to fail and send him straight back to the London stage.

Instead, Picard became his defining television role.

He commanded the Starship Enterprise for seven highly successful seasons and four feature films.

Stewart conquered a second massive franchise as the telepathic mutant Professor Charles Xavier in the highly lucrative “X-Men” films.

Despite his immense Hollywood success, Stewart never abandoned his classical roots, frequently returning to the West End and Broadway to star in celebrated productions like “Macbeth” and “Waiting for Godot”.

His monumental contribution to drama was officially recognised in 2010 when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

He was last pictured watching his beloved football club as the team pay tribute to “hero” supporter.

A FORMER Disney heartthrob looks unrecognisable 17 years after he found teen fame on the channel.

This actor is known for appearing alongside the likes of Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Zac Efron.

You may remember him from Sonny With A Chance, 17 Again, Hannah Montana or even his own Disney movie, Starstruck.

It’s Sterling Knight!

The actor, now 37, looks a far cry from his days on Disney Channel now.

Sterling now sports a full beard and longer mousy brunette hair – as opposed to the choppy blonde locks he was known for.

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He is still acting and appeared in new movie 40 Dates and 40 Nights just this year.

Sterling is also on video platform Cameo, where fans can pay for a personalised video shoutout from him.

The star has just shy of 250,000 followers on Instagram and regularly shares updates with his fans.

He appears to not follow former co-stars such as Demi, Selena or Miley – suggesting their on-screen chemistry hasn’t lasted since their Disney days together.

Sterling’s Sonny With A Chance character famously had a relationship with Demi’s on-screen character, with the relationship becoming a focal point of the show.

The pair were known to be close friends off screen, too.

Child star Sterling, who hails from Texas, began acting aged 10 and had his breakout role in 17 Again – where he played the teenage son of Mike and Scarlet O’Donnell (played by Matthew Perry/Zac Efron and Leslie Mann).

CHRISTINA Aguilera was branded a “smokeshow” as she stripped completely naked for a sizzling bath selfie showing off her rock hard abs.

The popstar flaunted her recent weight loss as she perched in her cream standalone tub, with her blonde hair brushed over her eyes.

American hitmaker Christina, who has undergone a huge transformation in recent years and shed almost three stone in weight, gave a nod to spooky season with her upload.

She covered her modesty with two ghost icons on her boobs and added the words: “Last looks before xtinaween”.

One fan was quick to reply: “She’s the moment she’s an icon she’s a star”.

A second put: “Smokeshow”.

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A third then wrote: “OMG!!!”

The 45-year-old singer, who had her first hit with Genie in the Bottle in 1999, is no stranger to posing starkers in the suds.

Earlier this month she stripped for a bubble bath to promote a new lube brand.

Christina launched her sexual wellness brand Playground back in 2022.

It initially debuted with a line of four water-based, plant-infused lubricants.

Christina lost more than 40 pounds before her Las Vegas residency in 2024, with fans still in awe of her more slender look.

At the time, an insider told Life & Style that the singer had restricted her calorie intake to 1,600 calories per day.

The source added that Christina had been working out “rigorously” every day of the week.

“Christina didn’t feel as energetic with extra weight,” they said.

“Some are concerned she’ll gain the weight back but she loves all the attention she’s getting.”

Although looking smaller than ever, Christina previously claimed she didn’t want to be as thin as she was when she was younger.

ALEXA Chung has confirmed her engagement to actor Tom Sturridge – who popped the question with a ‘haunted’ Tudor ring.

Model and TV personality Alexa, 42, began dating The Sandman star Tom, 40, in 2022.

The Sun first revealed the pair’s engagement in 2024, with Alexa said to be “over the moon.”

However, she has now opened up about her iconic ring following growing speculation of the couple preparing to wed.

Alexa told More Or Less magazine: “My engagement ring is a Tudor…

“Tom knows how much I adore vintage and antiques, and he got me a beautiful Tudor ring. It’s like a table-cut diamond.”

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Alexa added: “When I went to the National Portrait Gallery and looked at images of Anne Boleyn and all the other people who perished at the hands of Henry VIII, a lot of them had these rings on.”

Meanwhile, the star also revealed her hairstylist, Alexandri, was startled by the jewellery and said:”‘Oh my god, I think your ring is haunted.”

Alexa explained: “He took it off my finger and started making wishes around it and blowing on it.

“So I hope that my ring isn’t haunted. Or do I? Because that’s iconic.”

A source previously told The Sun of the engagement: “Alexa has confirmed to her friends that she is indeed engaged to Tom and she is over the moon.

“She is in a great place and seems completely head over heels for him. They’re a great match.

“They have been hard at work planning a wedding with all of their close pals there.

“It won’t be a massive over-the-top affair but a smaller, classier and cooler bash.”

Before Tom, Alexa previously dated Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner from 2007 to 2011, as well as fashion photographer from 2003 to 2006.

Tom was formerly in a relationship with Sienna Miller for four years, with the pair welcoming a daughter in 2012.

NICKI Chapman has revealed she’s had a FOURTH operation on her foot as she shared a snap from her hospital bed.

The TV host, 59, best known for presenting Escape to The Countryside, Pop Idol and Wanted Down Under, took to Instagram to post a health update with her 160k followers.

In one picture she put her thumb up as she pointed at her boot while in hospital, followed by another of her out and about in London with a walking stick for support.

She captioned the post: “Every little step.

“Slowly getting there & managed to walk to the end of the road. Result! Note snazzy stick mainly to keep people away from my foot!

“Fourth op over the years – never gonna make Strictly Come Dancing nor run a marathon but grateful for each tweak keeping me mobile & pain free.

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“Thanks for your lovely get well messages. N x.”

Her fans rushed to the comments section to share the love.

One said: “Hope you recover quickly and back on your feet very soon xx.”

Another wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery.”

“Get well soon Nicki,” a third chimed in.

A fourth added: Slowly, slowly… You’ll be there in no time xx.”

Nicki has gone through a number of health battles over the years, including a brain tumour diagnosis in 2019.

She’s also had problems with her ankle since she was 15 and was diagnosed with ankle spurs.

The NHS website describes it as: “Osteophytes (bone spurs) are bony lumps that grow on the bones in the spine or around joints. They form when a joint or bone has been damaged by arthritis, but do not always cause problems.”

Nicki previously recalled: “I started getting pains that felt like I’d twisted it – I couldn’t work out what I’d done.

“It was so sore I went to my doctor and was referred to a consultant who diagnosed ankle spurs. Bone spurs are tiny pointed outgrowths of bone which occur where the normal bone keeps growing.

“They were causing a restriction within my ankle, which became inflamed and excruciatingly painful.

“I had an operation to remove them, and remember my consultant warning me against pursuing any career involving standing up – otherwise I’d have serious problems by the time I was 30.

“I’d always wanted to be a theatrical make-up artist, which involves lots of standing, so my career dreams were shattered. But I followed his advice because looking after my wellbeing was paramount.”

20 years later Nicki had to have a second operation, and underwent surgery for a third time in 2015.

JESSIE J has opened up about ‘healing’ as she shared a selection of snaps following on from her recent surgery and cancer battle.

The Price Tag singer, 38 – who revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2025 – told fans that she was having second reconstruction surgery last month.

Jessie announced that she was free of breast cancer in May after having a mastectomy and breast reconstruction in June 2025.

In a recent Instagram post, Jessie shared a mirror selfie of her in a hospital gown with her thumb up, while in another she posed for a picture in her hospital bed.

She also posted some sweet pictures with her son, as well as her signing her Who You Are record, which was released 15 years ago.

In the caption she described each picture, and for one description she wrote: “[thumbs up emoji] to healing.”

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She added: “[thumbs up emoji] to healing (again).”

Late last month Jessie gave a health update after her second reconstruction surgery.

The Domino songstress took to her Instagram story to share an update after her second reconstruction.

“So I just got home from my second surgery,” Jessie told her 13.9m followers.

“And it all went well. I just wanted to tell you that it all went okay.”

She added: “Yeah man, life is good. Sending love. Good energy. See you soon.”

The NHS website states reconstruction is “where a new breast is made using a breast implant, or sometimes skin, fat or muscle from another part of your body”.

At the start of the month, Jessie said that the last couple of years had taken their toll and said she was taking a digital cleanse to focus on herself and life off-stage.

She wrote on Instagram: “I want to start this post off by saying I am ok. I am not at my best but very far from my worst. I know people can twist these kinds of posts.

“It’s no secret that the last 2 years have been magical, successful, life changing and extremely busy.

“I have loved the last 2 years mostly, hated it in moments and learnt the most I have ever learnt about myself and what I want from my life and mostly what I want it to FEEL like.”

She outlined all of the major life events she’d been through including moving from the US back to the UK and acting as her own social media manager and stylist.

“The past 2 years has taken a toll on parts of me that I haven’t had time to give space and grace to,” continued Jessie.“Now’s the time. Work has slowed down. So healing speeds up please.

“So I’m tapping out of this [world] for a while and into my real one. To give my mind, body and heart a well needed hug.

“To finally have my second cancer reconstruction surgery, to recharge, heal, to rest, to process, to love on myself and my boy, to water the next chapter of my life and most importantly be present and really live.”

Jessie went on to thank her fans for “holding me up” and said she might check in from time to time with work commitments.

COLEEN Rooney shared a loved-up snap with her husband Wayne as they celebrated the footballer’s 41st birthday.

The mum-of-four, 40, took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to Wayne on his special day.

The couple, who started dating back in 2002, were all smiles as they posed for a picture.

Coleen looked stunning yellow lace playsuit, gold flipflops and a matching bag.

She kept her make-up natural looking and scraped her hair back off of her face.

Meanwhile Wayne, who has recently undergone an incredible transformation, opted for a navy polo shirt and jeans.

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Coleen captioned the post: “Happy birthday @waynerooney … love you x.”

Fans rushed to the comments section to wish the star a happy birthday, and others pointed out how great they look.

One said: “Aw you both look amazing. Happy birthday @waynerooney you’re getting better looking with age!“

“Best you’ve looked ever!,” another said.

A third added: “Looking soooo good Wayne, happy birthday fella.”

A fourth chimed in: “YOU BOTH LOOK AMAZING GUYS!! LOOK REALLY WELL!!”

The couple tied the knot in 2008 in Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, Italy.

They share four boys Kai, 16, Klay, 13, Kit, 10 and Cass, eight.

They recently let fans into their home as part of the Disney + documentary The Real Rooneys.

Cameras followed the pair and their four sons through a pivotal year as Wayne adjusts to life away from football management and Coleen takes on new career opportunities.

HOLLY Ramsay gave a peek at her blossoming baby bump as she struck a series of poses in the autumn sunshine.

Chef Gordon Ramsay’s middle daughter, 26, revealed she was expecting her first child, a baby girl, with husband Adam Peaty, 31, in June.

The influencer has previously showcased her maternity style in a series of stylish snaps as well as while on holiday in Miami.

Now Holly has posted side-profile in a tight-fitting black top to show off her bump in full glory.

Holly beamed as she stepped out in the autumn sunshine, pulling on a leather jacket, designer Louis Vuitton rucksack and sunglasses to complete her trendy look.

She placed her hands protectively on her belly as she raised her face to the sunshine.

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The mum-to-be shared other snippets of her life including a carved pumpkin, her husband Adam cuddling his son George, five, from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Eirianedd Munro, and a coffee trip out.

In her caption she wrote: “I heart October”.

One fan was quick to react and put: “The cutest baby bump”.

A second added: “The bump is perf”.

A third put: “You look like you’re glowing! I hope you have an easy quick delivery. Being a mom is the greatest. Best of luck!”

Last month, Holly flashed her growing baby bump in a stylish co-ord with fans claiming she’s “glowing” during her first pregnancy.

Although her maternity experience has been in part overshadowed by her spouse’s family feud.

He has been estranged from his mum Caroline and the rest of his clan for the last 12 months, with all members of the Peaty family – other than his sister – not appearing at his wedding to Holly in December.

Recently, Adam opened up on his wider family feud and said “there has to be forgiveness”.

We also reported that he is “more isolated than ever” as the bad blood rumbles on

CAMILA Cabello accidentally poured water over her dancer before throwing the bottle in her FACE live on stage during a performance.

The awkward moment happened as the Havana songstress, 29, was doing her thing while singing her 2024 tune June Gloom.

Camila looked incredible as she performed the song, which is from her fourth studio album, C,XOXO, while sitting on a rotating carousel.

The star wowed in an all-white outfit and matching knee high boots.

Half way through she started to pour water over herself.

While she showed off her sexy dance moves, one of her dancers was on the floor pushing the carousel around with her arms.

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After Camila had finished with all the water in her bottle, she accidentally threw it into her dancer’s face.

But like a true professional, the dancer carried on as if nothing had happened.

Shortly after the tune ended, the pair pointed at each other and smiled as the dancer walked off stage.

The fan captioned the post: “The poor dancer taking a bottle accidentally from Camila lol.”

The superstar has had a pretty successful career since shooting to fame as part of Fifth Harmony on The X Factor USA in 2012.

The girl group, which consisted of Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jaurengui and Normani, ended up placing third on the second series of the singing competition.

Fifth Harmony released songs such as Worth It, Work from Home and That’s My Girl, and have won various awards.

The band were together until 2018 and reunited last year.

But Camila decided to go solo and left the group in 2016.

Her most popular songs include Havana, Senorita, Band Things, Never Ben The Same and My Oh My.

She dated singer Shawn Mendes between 2019 and 2021, and for a few months in 2023.

LUCY Mecklenburgh was left “fuming” after being forced to travel home barefoot when she lost her shoe between the train and platform.

The TOWIE alum, 35, took to her Instagram Stories to moan about the mishap following a night with fiance Ryan Thomas.

The mum of two was seen covering her mouth with her hand in shock as she stood in the vestibule wearing only one item of black loafer footwear.

Lucy looked glam in an oversized leather jacket and jeans, but her right foot was exposed as Ryan could be heard shouting: “Oh my god,” in the background.

In his social media caption he wrote: “Lucy lost her shoe getting on the train”.

She then added in her re-post: “Fuming I love these shoes”.

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Former Coronation Street star Ryan then shared a video showing Lucy laughing as she saw the funny side of her situation.

She sat perched on a train seat and giggled away as he filmed her reaction.

The blunder came after the couple spent a cosy date day in the capital.

They had a plush dinner at the Covent Garden Hotel complete with fizz and two courses.

Earlier this month, The Sun reported how they had listed their Cheshire mansion for sale for £1.25million.

Soap star Ryan first purchased the Edwardian property near Stockport for just £675,000 in 2021 – and the engaged couple split their time between their Manchester and Essex pads.

But just five years on and the sprawling mansion has nearly doubled in value.

The pair have spent thousands of pounds renovating the property and have modernised the kitchen, living room, bedrooms.

But he might not see any of the profits.

Last October, The Sun revealed that Ryan was down to his last £1 in his company’s bank account.

The actor runs a media firm called R James Thomas Ltd which takes in cash from his TV and endorsement work.

KATIE Price has revealed her eldest son Harvey has moved out to a temporary residential home after he wrecked her kitchen.

The 24-year-old, who has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a complex condition that causes obesity and learning difficulties, has re-located – and is “loving” his new surroundings.

Harvey, who is also autistic and partially blind, was last year sadly deemed “too difficult” by staff at another facility, forcing him to cut short his stay.

Now his proud parent Katie, 48, who has always sent her eldest to residential care home in order to let him learn vital skills and his own independence, has given an update.

On her podcast with sister Sophie she admitted: “This week I am chilling now.

“So Harvey has gone to a residential temporary place now, because after three kitchen cabinets and just everything I’m just like, honestly, he is ruining my house.

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“I’ve said he’s got to go into this place, the place we have been waiting a year and a half for.

“So he’s gone somewhere else up the road, he’s loving it, he’s got his own little flat until his place is ready”.

Katie added: “He FaceTimed me this morning while he was in the swimming pool, showing me the bubbles, when he saw trains.

“I set it all up for him, done his food shop for the week and he’s got the carers there so he can get into the routine for when he moves to Little Hampton.

“So fingers crossed he likes it”.

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In June, Katie revealed how Harvey had been left “limping” following a mishap in her kitchen.

She previously gave fans an insight into a tiring Christmas period with Harvey at home.

Katie told the camera: “Harvey has destroyed the house as much as he can, pulling food out every day – I’m exhausted, but I love him.”

Earlier this week, Katie admitted she was proud of her eldest son after he showed off his boxing skills and two stone weight loss.

Harvey started to take the weight loss medication back in August.

Katie, who shares Harvey with footballer Dwight Yorke, took to her Instagram account to post a picture of her oldest working up a sweat.

In the snap, Harvey had a huge smile on his face as he punched a pair of training pads.

Katie captioned the post: “Proud mummy.”

Last month Katie told her podcast co-host and sister Sophie: “He’s started Mounjaro because I told you he’s lost two stone.

“And I can really see him here [stomach] losing weight.”